Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 cup Ripe Avocado, Mashed; 1/2 cups Mexican Crema (or Creme Fraiche ); 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Jalapeno Pepper, Finely Diced And Seeded; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice; Kosher Salt And Ground Pepper To Taste; 1 pound Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; 1 teaspoon Fresh Garlic, Finely Minced; 1 teaspoon Fresh Lime Zest; 1/4 teaspoons Red Chili Flake; 2 pinches Cayenne Pepper; 2 pinches Ground Cumin; 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; Kosher Salt; Tortillas; Fresh Corn Pico De Gallo (optional); Fresh Cilantro Leaves; Fresh Lime Wedges

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 cup Ripe Avocado, Mashed
1/2 cups Mexican Crema (or Creme Fraiche )
1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1 teaspoon Jalapeno Pepper, Finely Diced And Seeded
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
Kosher Salt And Ground Pepper To Taste
1 pound Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
1 teaspoon Fresh Garlic, Finely Minced
1 teaspoon Fresh Lime Zest
1/4 teaspoons Red Chili Flake
2 pinches Cayenne Pepper
2 pinches Ground Cumin
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
Kosher Salt
Tortillas
Fresh Corn Pico De Gallo (optional)
Fresh Cilantro Leaves
Fresh Lime Wedges

1
Prepare the Spicy Avocado Crema by combining all the ingredients in a food processor.
2
Puree until thoroughly combined.
3
Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4
Prepare shrimp by combining all the ingredients in a large bowl and marinate for 10 minutes.
5
If using an outdoor grill, skewer the shrimp on soaked bamboo sticks.
6
If using an indoor grill pan, heat over a medium-high flame.
7
Grill shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until opaque.
8
Remove from grill and place on a large platter.
9
Warm tortillas in a skillet.
10
Assemble tacos by placing a layer of the Corn Pico de Gallo in a tortilla and top with the grilled shrimp.
11
Drizzle the Spicy Avocado Crema over the top and sprinkle with cilantro.
12
Serve with lime wedges.
13
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 cup Ripe Avocado, Mashed, 1/2 cups Mexican Crema (or Creme Fraiche ), 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped, 1 teaspoon Jalapeno Pepper, Finely Diced And Seeded, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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